It's time to celebrate being a beginner in fitness!

In today's episode, Jessica talks about her top tips for being a beginner in fitness. She discusses:
- How we all flow in and out of being a beginner at different points in live
- Red flags to watch out for in other instructors and classes
- Avoiding all or nothing mentality
- How to successfully fit a workout into your life

and more!

If you want to feel encouraged, empowered and supported on your beginner fitness journey, this is the episode for you!


Links mentioned in the podcast:

⚫︎ UNLIMITED community, with monthly and daily workout plans:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎ My weekly email newsletter and free week of home workouts:
https://jessicavalantpilates.com/sign-up-below

⚫︎ Podcast episode 47 - All Or Nothing Mentality
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000634911976

⚫︎ YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

⚫︎ Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates

⚫︎ Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Motivation and consistency are two very important factors when it comes to fitness and longterm health.

Unfortunately, those concepts are also laced with discouragement, guilt and shame when they are hard to achieve.

In today's podcast, Jessica is breaking down the facts around why motivation and consistency may be hard for you. She dives into topics such as pain, injuries, trauma and more - all of which can lead to the real reason it's hard for you to stay motivated and consistent with workouts.

She then lists actionable steps you can take to break past that and find true freedom and joy when it comes to motivation and consistency!

Be ready to break the chains of guilt and shame that have held you back and reclaim your own strength and power when it comes to movement.


Links mentioned in the podcast:

⚫︎ UNLIMITED community, with monthly and daily workout plans:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎ My weekly email newsletter and free week of home workouts:
https://jessicavalantpilates.com/sign-up-below

⚫︎ YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

⚫︎ Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates

⚫︎ Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Today we are continuing our important discussion from last episode about the best types of exercise for aging women!

Last week we discussed the changes we go through as women as we age, why strength training is so important, the four types of exercise that are vital as we age and how to create a workout plan at home.

This week Jessica is answering listener questions she received after that episode, which include:
- How to lift weights with prolapse, knee pain and other injuries
- What plyometric workouts look like
- Is bodyweight exercise the same as lifting weights
And more!

Listen to this important episode for even more encouragement and education around how to exercise as women throughout our lifetimes in order to be strong, independent and vibrant.


Links mentioned in the podcast:

⚫︎ Podcast episode 53 How to Prepare for Surgery:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000641301471

⚫︎ UNLIMITED community - including our STRONG challenge:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎ YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

⚫︎ Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates

⚫︎ Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Today we are continuing our important discussion from last episode about the best types of exercise for aging women!

Last week we discussed the changes we go through as women as we age, why strength training is so important, the four types of exercise that are vital as we age and how to create a workout plan at home.

This week Jessica is answering listener questions she received after that episode, which include:
- How to lift weights with prolapse, knee pain and other injuries
- What plyometric workouts look like
- Is bodyweight exercise the same as lifting weights
And more!

Listen to this important episode for even more encouragement and education around how to exercise as women throughout our lifetimes in order to be strong, independent and vibrant.


Links mentioned in the podcast:

UNLIMITED community - including our STRONG challenge:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

10 minute beginner dumbbell workout:
https://youtu.be/iYGA8ITk_tw

Non-impact HIIT workout:
https://youtu.be/WxoNRDyYxaU

YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates

Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

We all know how important exercise is for our overall health. What you may not know is exactly what type of exercise is the most valuable as we age!

Our bodies go through changes starting at the age of 30 that affect our bones, muscles, balance, strength, ability to lose weight and more. By understanding these changes and what types of workouts and exercise are the most valuable, we can embrace the aging process and stay strong, independent and functional throughout life!

In today's episode Jessica will discuss:
- The changes our bodies go through as women as we age
- Why strength is so important for staying healthy and independent
- The four types of exercise that are VITAL for aging women
- How to create a weekly workout plan at home you can continue throughout life

So listen in and prepare to feel inspired and empowered in your body and your workouts!


Links mentioned in the podcast:

UNLIMITED community - including our STRONG challenge:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

10 minute beginner dumbbell workout:
https://youtu.be/iYGA8ITk_tw

Non-impact HIIT workout:
https://youtu.be/WxoNRDyYxaU

YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates

Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical conditi

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

There is a common statement among some online fitness influencers right now saying that you aren't healthy if you can't run a mile without stopping.

Jessica is here today to debunk that myth!

In today's episode, Jessica discussed why running has been made out to be the gold standard in cardiovascular exercise and gives multiple alternative exercises for those who can't run. She also discusses the common injuries and conditions that make running inaccessible and emphasizes the point that you can be healthy even when experiencing things that prevent you from running!

Today's episode will encourage you to focus on what you CAN do instead of what you CAN'T do and to avoid any messaging in fitness marketing that makes you feel discouraged or defeated.

Links mentioned in the podcast:

UNLIMITED community:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

10 minute cardio workout at home:
https://youtu.be/V2OCky0kG1s

YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

In this personal episode, Jessica talks about what she's doing right now to deal with the stress and anxiety she's feeling around world events.

We know that chronic stress and anxiety can have a detrimental affect on our health in general. While it can be hard to eliminate stress all together, there are some steps we can take to help make sure we move through it as best we can.

This episode is for anyone who simply wants to know they aren't alone in any heavy feelings they may be experiencing right now.

Thanks for being here.

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Podcast episode 6 - Stress, anxiety and the power of movement

Podcast episode 36 - My history with chronic stress and anxiety

UNLIMITED community:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Be ready to unlearn and relearn everything you thought you knew about posture!

Most people think of sayings such as "stand up straight!" and "don't slouch!" when they think of having better posture. The truth around posture is actually much more personal and individual and opens up an easier and more accessible way to find your best posture!

In today's episode, Jessica talks about the history of posture and why current research is now showing us a new way. She'll talk through the real definition of posture and how to find it for yourself. She'll end with discussing the best exercises to address posture and how to incorporate them in your own life.

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Posture month in Jessica's UNLIMITED community:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

In the fitness world, we often talk about how to workout, when to workout, what muscles to workout and more. What we don't always address is the importance of muscle recovery!

Muscle recovery is the healing and repair that happens in your muscles after an intense or challenging workout. Without proper muscle recovery, we can experience pain, injury, fatigue and decreased motivation to continue exercising.

In today's episode, Jessica talks about why muscle recovery is so important and how this has played out in her own life in the past six months. She also talks you through the top ways you can support your own body in muscle recovery.

Listen in!

Links mentioned in the podcast:

My favorite red light and PEMF products - use code JESSICAPILATES for a discount:
https://www.boncharge.com/?rfsn=7459856.3ea538

BCAA's:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FHUIPQ8/?tag=jessicavala03-20

Creatine:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYFAGXI/?tag=jessicavala03-20

Should you be sore after your workouts?
https://youtu.be/HXfLW8Rboj0

Hypermobility and exercise:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000599810933

UNLIMITED community and membership
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

The Invisible Load is a term used to describe the immense unseen weight many women carry when it comes to managing a household, community, family, friends, job and more. This load can become overwhelming at times, leading to a heightened nervous system and chronic stress.

In today's episode Jessica addresses this issue and talks through some ways she tries to stay organized in order to keep the mental load to a minimum, stay present and avoid the chronic stress that has plagued her in the past.

This episode will affirm the mental load you carry and the plates you keep spinning, while also offering concrete strategies for keeping the stress down and moving forward in health.

UNLIMITED community and membership
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.